R&D Solutions Fund
Through the R&D Solutions Fund, we bring people together to develop R&D opportunities, by funding early-stage research activities or providing specialist technical support to businesses and academics.
The fund responds to the need to develop new products and services for existing and emerging markets nationally and internationally, where the research intensity of our university can accelerate that innovation process. The University of Plymouth is committed to supporting our business community to create a vibrant and dynamic economy and help industries overcome barriers to growth.
R&D Solutions Fund Call 8
The University of Plymouth Research and Innovation Directorate is pleased to announce Call 8 of the R&D Solutions Fund. Grants of up to £20,000 are available to solve business problems by encouraging strong academic and industrial collaborations.
R&D Solutions Fund can support:
Joint research and development projects between the University of Plymouth and business
Access to the University of Plymouth's specialist technical support, facilities and equipment
Early-stage research activities, or taking research to an implementation stage
Commercially viable or early-stage projects
Academic or business partner's time.
Existing or new collaborations.
Who can apply:
University of Plymouth academics or businesses from any industry sector or geographical location
Projects with the potential for further collaboration
How to apply
Register your interest to receive guidance notes and an application form: enterprisesolutions@plymouth.ac.uk
Completed applications are to be submitted by 5 pm on Monday 17th March.
Information session:
Online - Zoom on Wednesday 29th January 2025, from 12.30 to 13.30.
In-person - University of Plymouth, Thursday 30th January 2025, from 12:30 to 13:30.
Please email us to register your attendance and receive the Zoom link., or venue details.
If you cannot attend but would like a link to a recording of the online session or if you have any questions, please email us.
R&D Solutions Fund case studies
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An intelligent advisory system for sustainable crop production.
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R&D Solutions Fund
Point of care medical diagnostic sensors for early coronary heart disease detection.
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R&D Solutions Fund
Efficacy of UV-C Technologies in decontaminating pathogenic microorganisms.
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R&D Solutions Fund
The Autonomous Agricultural Robotic Platform.